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About John L. Beath

John Beath is a writer, photographer, videographer, blogger, tackle manufacturer & Captain at Whaler's Cove Lodge in Southeast Alaska. He is also owner of www.halibut.net and host at Lets Talk Outdoors @ www.youtube.com/jbeath

Steelhead Fishing on Hoh River With Guide Pat Neal

Posted on April 10, 2016 by John L. Beath

April is a great time to experience some of the best steelhead fishing in the world, on the Olympic Peninsula’s Hoh River. Yesterday, April 9th, friend Robert and I joined famed steelhead guide, Pat Neal for a 10 mile float … Continue reading →

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Honesty & “Encounters” Will Likely Close Area 6 Early

Posted on February 7, 2016 by John L. Beath

Last Friday Area six salmon fishing rules changed from two fin clipped 22-inch or bigger Chinook to just one fish. When the WDFW sent out their press release, they noted that anglers had already reached 71% of allowable “encounters.” In … Continue reading →

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Salmon Tackle Special

Posted on January 28, 2016 by John L. Beath

We are offering a super special deal, only available for four days or until 10 specials have been sold. Check it out and purchase here. Click This Link to Order From Our Salmon Fishing Tackle Site > Salmon Lure Special … Continue reading →

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WDFW Rockfish Tagging Program

Posted on January 27, 2016 by John L. Beath
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New Sensei Flex Rods

Posted on January 25, 2016 by John L. Beath

This spring my new line of rods will be here and should serve most angler’s needs. My most popular rod, the 6-foot, one piece blue series rod will be available again, but with a new name, Sensei Flex. There’s also … Continue reading →

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Donald Trump & His Boys Support Public Lands

Posted on January 22, 2016 by John L. Beath
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Will NOAA End All Fishing In Puget Sound To Save Endangered Rockfish?

Posted on April 28, 2015 by John L. Beath

Here’s an e-mail I received tonight, regarding the potential TOTAL CLOSURE of Puget Sound to any sport fishing. This is very serious, so please read this and comment to NOAA before we lose ALL sport fishing in Puget Sound. Hello … Continue reading →

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Central Puget Sound Summer Chinook (King) Salmon Season Cancelled in 2015

Posted on April 17, 2015 by John L. Beath

Washington State fish and wildlife will close Catch Area 10 this summer to sport fishing for Chinook salmon. According to several reports, the draconian measure will help rebuild Lake Washington king salmon runs.  Marine Area 10, from Dyes and Sinclair … Continue reading →

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2015 Washington Coastal Salmon Season Set

Posted on April 15, 2015 by John L. Beath

Pacific Fisheries Management Council Announces 2015 Washington Coast Sport Salmon Fishing Season A mark-selective Chinook season north of Cape Falcon begins May 30 off the Columbia River and Westport, and May 16 off La Push and Neah Bay. This fishery … Continue reading →

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King Kandy Salmon Fishing Lures – Hot New Colors for a Hot New Lure

Posted on April 8, 2015 by John L. Beath

The 2014 fishing season brought about the introduction of the hottest new lure of the year – the King Kandy Plugs.  Invented by Dave Sanford of Sequim, WA who also invented Dungeness Stingers and the increasingly popular rotators, this plug … Continue reading →

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